Hi! I'm a general pediatrician with a special interest in child sleep medicine, breastfeeding support, and travel medicine. I'm passionate about helping parents navigate their child's health and growth, and I love to connect with families through personalized care. Outside of work I enjoy traveling, painting and practicing yoga.

Education

  • Integrated Master's in Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Nova University of Lisbon (2014)
  • Specialization in Medical Pediatrics, Hospital de Santa Maria (2020)
  • Advanced Life Support Training (2022)
  • Postgraduate in Travel Medicine, Institute of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (2022)
  • Postgraduate in Health Project Management, Nova University of Lisbon (2023)
  • Postgraduate in Breastfeeding, ISNUT (2024)
  • Postgraduate in Pediatric Sleep, Universidad Europea Miguel de Cervantes (2024)

Professional Experience

  • General Internship, Hospital Prof. Doutor Fernando Fonseca, Amadora (Optional Pediatrics rotation, Dili, Timor-Leste), 2014
  • Specialized training in Medical Pediatrics, Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisbon (Optional rotations in Cape Verde, Barcelona, São Paulo), 2015–2020
  • Hospital Pediatrician at Garcia de Orta Hospital, Almada, 2020–2022
  • Pediatric, child sleep, and travel medicine consultations in private practice, since 2022
  • Collaboration in the Emergency Department at Garcia de Orta Hospital, Almada, since 2022

Areas of Focus and Interest

  • General Pediatrics
  • Breastfeeding
  • Sleep
  • Travel Medicine